LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A bill aimed at helping fix school busing issues is heading to the desk of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
House Bill 447 would allow schools districts have employees transport students in passenger vans that seat 9 people. Drivers would only need a standard license and a background check.
Rep. Emily Callaway, R-Louisville, said that would expand each school district's pool of eligible drivers, since they wouldn't need a CDL.
"This opens up a door for more employees participating and more vehicles to get the students around in a shorter period of time," Callaway said.
The state budget that passed Thursday also increases state funding for school transportation for the next two fiscal years. The state would fund 90% of costs in year one and then fully fund transportation in year two.
JCPS said the budget will add an extra $22 million a year into the district over the next two years.
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